Positionable multi-optic holder
US5852519A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B7/023
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optic mount for holding an optic element in a light path is provided. The optic mount includes a base and a holder. A base and a holder are pivotally connected. The holder includes an optic bore. The optic bore is dimensioned to contain an optical element. Arcuate movement of the holder with respect to the base allows an optic element to be moved from a first position, in which the light path passes through the optic bore to a second position in which the optic bore avoids the light path. In another embodiment of the invention, a modular configuration of optic mounts for holding a plurality of optic elements in a light path is provided. The modular configuration includes at least two base and holder pairs. Each base and holder are pivotally connected. Each holder includes an optic bore. The optic bores of both holders are dimensioned to hold an optical element. The first and second bases are aligned by complementary interlocking elements on the opposing faces of each of the base units. Arcuate movement of each holder with respect to its base allows optic elements to be moved individually from a first position in which the light path passes through the optic bore to a second posi…
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